Moat at Fort Marion, Florida

c. 1874

James Wells Champney

Associated Names
James Wells Champney

Artist, American, 1843 - 1903

The image shows a view of a coastal fortification, with a wall extending towards the center. The perspective is slightly elevated, allowing the expanse beyond the wall to be seen, including a low horizon where the sea meets the sky. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition. The style is delicate and precise, using pencil and wash for a textured effect. The color palette includes earth tones and grays. Two figures are walking close to us, with another pair visible near the horizon line. The sky has subtle tones and streaks indicating clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with gray wash on wove tan paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 7.9 × 14 cm (3 1/8 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.25

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, across center verso in graphite: Moat at Ft. Marion / Florida / J. Wells / Champney / The Fort South / [not deciphered] ; lower left verso in graphite: [not deciphered]

Wikidata ID

Q64580735

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